Gas was leaking from the fuel tank. Bolts and straps holding fuel tank were rusted and dealer had to remove.
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt fuel system complaints
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Purchased used 2009 chevrolet cobalt lt coupe vehicle smells if gasoline but VIN number not included in recall. Visible puddle of gas under passenger side of car. Car does not accelerate properly and the gasoline depletes quickly. Need repairs and replacements. Gm needs to expand recall. There are way too many other vehicle owners complaining of the same thing. I have children as I'm sure many of us do, I'm not willing to risk their lives because gm hasn't included enough vehicles in the original recall.
Gas smell after driving car. This is a recall for this year and model vehicle, but only in hot climates! So what if our car blows up in our garage due to gas fumes. The gas fume volume is high, and I feel unsafe.
Noticed fuel leaking from plastic fuel line under car. Car was originally purchased in texas by my aunt and I understand many cars of the same type have this very same problem. While I just noticed this and there has not been a fire to my car as of now related to this I am very concerned. This is a safety issue as it could possibly cause a fire due to the nature of the problem.
Have a small puddle leaking from underneath my car on drivers side
If my tank is quite full it leaks gas toward the drivers side, I have a small puddle where ever it sits. I first noticed a strong odor than couple days later a puddle of gas it probably does it also while driving to.. Dont have camera to take pictures.
I just recently purchased this 2009 chevy cobalt ls sedan and I only had it since mid august 2018 and all was fine when I purchased. Now I have a strong odor of gasoline from under drivers side rear wheel area after being driven for a while and then parked . I called the gm hotline that I was able to find online and they said that its an out of pocket problem and that my VIN doesn't qualify for the recall which has been issued in several other states for free of charge. How can this be allowed,fixed in one state free of charge by gm and not fixed at all in another. A fuel problem or a leak of ant kind should be a concern for gm and is a major issue.I'm located in pennsylvania but my VIN says I don't qualify for this recall offered elsewhere,so should I have to foot a repair bill for an issue that gm most definitely knows about. I'm confused, the problem is the same as being described on the recall for the other areas yet I should have to pay because this recall is not in pennsylvania. The recall should be for all affected vehicles not just some of them and free of charge .I relayed info to a gm rep on 9/10 /18 in the evening and all she could do was apoligize and then tell me that it depended on which manufacturing plant made the vehicle. What that has to do with it stumps me I told her that is shoddy and sub standard work should be repaired at general motors expense not hard working people who don't have an extra $1000 or so sitting around to shell out. All I seem to be getting is the run around. A problem like this should be of grave concern to general motors and not given so some owners and not others. I'm sure if it was their vehicle it would be promptly recalled and repaired. Please help if possible. This just isn't good business general motors needs to make this right for all. Thank you for your consideration
Air bag light has been on for a long time .but I noticed a puddle of gas under car and had to take it in to get fixed I have read on here many problems with this same issue hopefuuly it will be a recall
Fuel line leaking right at gas tank. Smelled fuel when I stopped for the last week or so. Finally look under and lines are completely corroded. Looking online this seems to be a very very common issue that is very famous and expensive to fix.
Fuel leaking from rusted fuel line at exact place where many other colbalts are leaking. Mount used to secure lines or tape used to insulate lines trap water and cause premature rusting. Line and leak is approx. 5 to 6 inches from exhaust pipe.
Fuel leaking from vehicle causing a dangerous gas puddle under the vehicle and gas vapors shaping into vehicle. Gm covers this issue for this make and model but doesn't cover all vins with special bulletin 12191b.
Fuel lines have started leaking very costly to repair this vehicle needs to be recalled and these fuel lines replaced this is a safety issue
So, I open the switch of the car and when I see was a big leak of gas on the floor and I double check and it was gasoline I scared and don't move the car. I check on line and they said the cobalt 2009 has a recall for this problem 12v459000 fuel system and I call the dealer and said my car not covered for recall. Is very dangerus can get fire and involved lives.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a strong fuel odor while driving or while parked. The contact inspected the vehicle and found fuel on the ground. The vehicle was taken to an unknown chevrolet dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel line was leaking. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the fuel pump was leaking. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 215,000.
Noticeable gas smell for several days and then noticed gas dripping from fuel line just in front of the drivers side rear wheel. Leak was at a clamp attached to the underbody. Dripping at a rate of 20-30 drops a minute.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle took several attempts to start. The vehicle also stated that there was a fuel odor in the cabin of the vehicle when driving and fuel was noticed on the driveway when the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was taken to joseph chevrolet (8733 colerain ave, cincinnati, oh 45251) for other repairs and the failure began after the repairs. The vehicle was not taken back to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was contacted and only confirmed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 143,000.
Car started to have a fuel smell after turning off the vehicle and exiting the car to the driver side rear wheel. The smell would only happen when exiting. After looking under, I noticed a small puddle of fuel on the ground, and after further inspection, I found that the fuel lines have a leak around the clip holding the fuel lines onto frame.
When parked I keep smelling strong gas smell. I started to worry as it got stronger and stronger so I looked under the car and found gas leaking down the back side and front side of the gas tank. Definitely not a good thing and I see where they have recalled my same year model from other states. I live close to fla which could be reason for my fuel system to fail from temperature. I feel that it isn't safe at all and I have to have this car for work and travel but cannot afford to have it fixed due to gm not producing up to standards. I have no choice but to drive it and hope that nothing catches fire.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the fuel tank started to leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (criswell chevrolet of thurmont, 111 frederick road, thurmont, md 21788) where it was diagnosed that the fuel line and fuel pump module were rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 81,000.
Fuel line rotted out near middle of car. It was not leaking when I left the house, but smelled of gas when I got to work, and was missing a significant amount of fuel. The same thing happened to my in-laws who have a cobalt. Absolute junk, with no thought of being designed with corrosion resistance in mind. Underside of car is hosed off every other week during winter months, not other vehicles have experienced fuel line failures despite increased relative age.
I started noticing a strong gas smell when I was exiting my car. After further inspection, my gas line was dripping at a very fast pace and there was a small puddle of gas under my car. I also did a few google searches, and I quickly found out that I was not the only 2009 chevy cobalt owner to run into this problem. I first noticed this when I would get home from work and park my car when I started noticing the smell.
Fuel line leak due to abrasion by body clip. Leak located forward of left rear wheel where fuel line is insulated from exhaust
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. After driving the vehicle, the contact exited and noticed a very strong odor of fuel. Webb chevrolet plainfield (16140 s lincoln hwy, plainfield, il 60586) informed the contact that they were aware of the failure and the repair would be at the contact's expense because there was no recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 145,000.
Fuel leak from fuel lines near driver side rear tire. Leaks when driving or parked, but stops after a few hours of being shut off.
Fuel leak in lines - lines rust through - lines located between rear wheel and drivers seat. I see many owners reporting the same problem. Clearly a fuel leak which can lead to a fire or explosion. Many stains left on the driveway and in the garage. Dealer wants $1200 to repair. This is only a 10 year old car. I have many cars where the fuel lines have not rusted. No collision damage. This appeared without any notice or cause
Fuel leak on fuel lines from tank to engine
My daughter is driving a car with a fuel leak that is has a recall in some states for the problem but not in mine. Recall # 090226 , how is that possible, please help! I think I have to work as hard for my money as other states, and I am certain my car cost as much to purchase as in other states. Her car has fuel dripping between the drivers door and left rear wheel. Appears to be starting around top of tank location.
Fuel line rupture causing fuel to leak. Mechanic stated this is a common problem with this car. Cost for repair $455.53 plus car rental $ 64.97
The car has a gas leak in the line. I have the same issue with my 2010 chevy cobalt that had to replace the whole fuel line. I was told by the mechanic that this should not happen on a car of this age
Fuel leak near drivers side rear tire from aluminum covered line. Leaks when the motor is running. Fuel accumulates under car on tubing and drips on the ground.. When shut off only about 1/4 cop is lost masking the problem.
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